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stovepipe

noun stove·pipe \ˈstōv-ˌpīp\

: a metal pipe used for carrying away smoke from a stove

: a very tall silk hat

Full Definition of STOVEPIPE

1
:  pipe of large diameter usually of sheet steel used as a stove chimney or to connect a stove with a flue
2
:  silk hat
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First Known Use of STOVEPIPE

1699
STOVEPIPE Defined for Kids

stovepipe

noun stove·pipe \ˈstōv-ˌpīp\

Definition of STOVEPIPE for Kids

1
:  a metal pipe to carry away smoke from a stove
2
:  a tall silk hat

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